Kyle Busch Wins Snowball Derby; Clark, King Racing P5

Busch, a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series superstar, won the 50th annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway and hoisted the Tom Dawson trophy Sunday at Five Flags Speedway courtesy of a perfect game plan.

After leading a handful of laps just before the midway point of the 300-lap Super Late Model, Busch timed his charge to the checkered flag when it mattered most.

“Everybody dreams of winning the Snowball Derby,” said Busch, who has now twice won the Derby. “I never ran anything this big when I was coming up through the ranks. This is special. And it’s amazing the way this community supports this race.”

Running third with 22 laps remaining in the country’s most prestigious short-track race, Busch passed Late Model legend Bubba Pollard for second before getting by then-leader Jeff Choquette on Lap 284.